Actress
/ˈæktrəs/
nounBeginner📊CommonProfession
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Definitions
1
A woman who performs in plays, movies, or television.
/ˈæktrəs/
nounneutralBeginner
Profession
A female performer in plays, movies, or television.
The actress won an Oscar for her role.
💡 Simply: A woman who plays a role in a show or movie.
More Examples
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She is a talented actress known for her versatility.
How It's Used
Film Industry
"Meryl Streep is a highly acclaimed actress."
Theatre
"The actress delivered a powerful performance."
From Middle English *actrice, from Old French *actrice, from Latin *actrix, feminine of *actor.
The word has been in use since the Middle English period, referring to women performing in plays.
Memory tip
Think 'act' + 'ress' (feminine suffix)
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"female performer"
talented actresslead actresssupporting actressfamous actress
Common misspellings
actresactresssactris
Practice
Usage
25%Spoken
75%Written